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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - November 1, 2011T Y 0F C 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING November 1, 2011 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (October 4, 2011 Regular) 3. Commercial/Industrial Property Discussion © 4. Monument Entrance/Electronic Reader Board Update 5. Selection of Site for 2012 Annual Business Development Day 6. EDA Project Progress Review 7. Parkside at Andover Station Update — Verbal 8. Schedule EDA Workshop 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment X ❑# ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITYMEETING NOVEMBER 1, 2011 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, November 1, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Mike Knight, Julie Trude, Joyce Twistol and Robert Nowak Absent: None Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg Director of Public Works /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 0 Commissioner Trude stated on page 2, line 19 after workshop the following should be inserted; "so the EDA can set goals based on their budget," Commissioner Trude stated on page 2, line 20 the following should be added after tour; "She said waiting to buy only vacant property could take 15 years. Since none of us are specialists, she asked what professional could guide them ?" Commissioner Trude stated on page 2, line 31 the word purse should be "pursue" October 4, 2011 Regular Meeting: Correct as amended. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Howard, approval of the minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. COMMERCLAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTYDISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg indicated the Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 13 and discussed how much commercial /industrial land is available in Andover. He stated about 2% of land in the City is zoned commercial /industrial, which is about 436 acres. Mr. Carlberg stated we shouldn't be focused on how much commercial land there is but what tax base should be generated from the commercial /industrial business in the community. He stated the appropriate amount is about 20 %, Andover is at 8.26% which is lower than what the City ultimately should have. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes November 1, 2011 Page 2 Mr. Carlberg indicated the Planning Commission is interested in having a retail market analysis done for the City. He asked if the EDA is interested in having a retail market analysis done. President Gamache stated a retail analysis sounds like a good idea. Commissioner Trude stated her concern is can the analysis be confidential. She asked if there is a risk involved by doing the analysis report. Mr. Carlberg stated the report will be used to attract businesses. Mr. Dickinson indicated the report will focus on the positives and point the City in the direction of businesses the City can support. Mr. Dickinson stated the analysis could cost between $15,000 and $30,000. However, if the City gets 2 -3 businesses to locate in the City, it would be money well spent. He indicated the report can help with the financing for businesses. Mr. Carlberg stated he will request proposals from the U of M Extension and the McCombs Group. The EDA consensus was to direct staff to move forward with acquiring proposals and bring the © proposals to the EDA Workshop. MONUMENT ENTRANCE /ELECTRONIC READER BOARD UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated progress is being made on the license agreement with Anoka County. Crosstown/Bunker Location — On October 31 the license agreement was before the Anoka County Public Works Committee, they approved the agreement and the agreement will move on to the County Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 8 If the County Board approves the agreement it then moves on to the County Highway staff and they will prepare a license agreement and submit it to the City for consideration. Once the City signs the agreement all planning documents will be submitted back to the Anoka County Public Works Committee for final approval. Round Lake Boulevard — The letter from the City of Coon Rapids giving the City permission to put the sign in their corporate boundaries was received October 27th missing the October 24 deadline to be on the Anoka County Public Works Committee agenda. The license agreement will now be on the November 14 meeting agenda. Mr. Carlberg stated staff is looking at a spring construction for the signs. Commissioner Trude stated with the license agreement process taking this long all of the signs © should be getting worked on. She suggested getting started on the Bunker Lake Boulevard east side entrance sign since it is not in the right -of -way. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes November 1, 2011 Page 3 SELECTION OF SITE FOR 2012 ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DAY Mr. Carlberg indicated staff obtained four quotes for the 2012 venue. The best price was submitted by the Refuge. Mr. Carlberg stated a date for the event needs to be set. The EDA concurred to hold the event at the Refuge on June 13, 2012. EDA PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Carlberg updated on the following: 2011 Special EDA Events — Andover Station businesses held their annual Halloween event on October 29 The event attendance was down from last year; however organizers were still pleased with the turn out. Andover Station II Service Road Concept — A follow up letter was sent the President of the association board with understanding of the association's position. © Andover Station North — Mr. Dickinson indicated Thurston DeShaw Funeral Home will be requesting a CUP for a crematorium at their business. Dynamic Sealing Technologies is in support of the crematorium. The EDA indicated support also. www.MetroMSP.orQ and City Website —The Union did an article about the success of Dynamic Sealing Technologies, the article link has been posted on the City website. Potential Restaurants — In October 10 -12 proposals were sent out to businesses, Mr. Carlberg is following up with those businesses. Redevelopment — Closing took place on the property located at 2600 -138 Avenue NW. Staff is requesting for the proposal of an environmental study and Public Works will be changing the locks. Both the Fire Department and Sheriff's Office are interested in using the location for training exercises. PARKSIDE A T ANDO PER STATION UPDATE Mr. Dickinson updated the EDA on the Parkside at Andover Station property. Bruggeman is waiting for a signed document from US Bank. Mr. Dickinson indicated the purchase agreement has a December 15` deadline for closing. SCHEDULE EDA WORKSHOP © Motion by Howard, Seconded by Nowak, to schedule an EDA Workshop for November 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes November 1, 2011 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS There was none. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary H H